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January 3, 2011

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AROUND THE INDUSTRY

Capital Metro Mural Highlights Tobacco-Free Wellness

As part of its year-long effort to create a tobacco-free workplace, the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Capital Metro) in Austin, TX, has dedicated a mural adjacent to the east entrance of the agency’s headquarters—an outdoor break area formerly used as a space for employee smoking.

The seven-foot by 12-foot mural by Austin artist Raúl Valdez, “Do It for the Children,” incorporates themes of family activity, positive outlook, Austin culture, and wellness.

Capital Metro said it considers the mural a gift to its employees and the community it serves, and cites its goal of incorporating public art at its facilities and on vehicles.

“I hope employees and visitors to Capital Metro are inspired by the creative vision Raúl Valdez expressed in his mural. We are transforming Capital Metro, literally and figuratively,” said Linda S. Watson, president/chief executive officer of the agency.

 

Unveiling the mural are, from left, Philip Huang, medical director for the city of Austin; Capital Metro President/Chief Executive Officer Linda S. Watson; and artist Raúl Valdez.

 

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